Henry Mountain (FR 5407) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Henry Mountain (FR 5407) in MT
A 4.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves Clearwater Canoe Trail. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.
Lolo National Forest, Seeley Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.
All 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.8 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 4.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. A gate 4.8 miles in.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Crescent Mountain stands 4,395 ft above the site, 7.6 miles northeast. Clearwater River runs 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Seeley Lake, is 8.0 mi off.
September normals 38–71°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Lolo National Forest, Seeley Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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